School of Engineering - Research Assistant (IoT Solutions …, Singapore

(What the role is)
Republic Polytechnic's School of Engineering is seeking One Research Assistant for a duration of 12 months to work on a project for Development of an IIoT Energy Monitoring Solution with AI-Driven Analytics for Industrial Applications with the following. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to assist in the development of IoT Solutions that include data dashboards and automated reports for various purposes.
(What you will be working on)
You will work closely with engineers and domain specialists to support the development of IoT solutions with sensors, communications to build intuitive web-based platforms that process, tag, and visualize visual datasets from microprocessors with IIoT capabilities.
Your work will contribute to a smarter equipment monitoring system and AI-driven analysis for reports.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the design and implementation of (not limited to) web-based dashboards for real-time energy data visualisation. Support the development of automated reporting systems for performance tracking and analytics. Collaborate with engineers and domain specialists to understand data structures and system requirements. Assist in the integration of AI-driven tagging and analytics into the dashboard for smarter equipment monitoring. Filter and process the data obtained from the IIoT-enabled microprocessors. Conduct testing, debugging, and optimisation of software modules. Document development processes and provide technical support during deployment.
(What we are looking for)
Qualification in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication or related fields. Candidates without experience are welcomed to apply. Proficiency in web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Vue.js). Experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python Flask/Django) and database systems (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with data visualisation libraries (e.g., Chart.js, D3.js) and report generation tools. Familiarity with ThingSpeak, AWS IoT Core, or Azure IoT Hub for dashboard development. Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and data tagging techniques is a plus. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Good communication and documentation skills.